US4240132A
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Roller skate light assembly
Assignee: MIDNIGHT ROLLERS Inc
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Filing: 1979-12-10
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A light assembly is provided for securement to a roller skate without requiring any alterations in the structure of the skate itself. The light assembly includes a supporting disc member having an integrally formed strip portion curved into a cradle for supporting the light bulb and reflector within a cylindrical casing. The disc member is provided with a central opening and is dimensioned to be received between the conventional toe stop of the roller skate and the underside opposed frame portion of the skate to which the toe stop is secured. It is thus only necessary to remove the toe stop and insert the disc and then replace the toe stop to provide the proper support for the light. The light assembly is completed by the provision of batteries supported in a simple tray structure. This tray structure is designed to grip or otherwise be secured to the underside of the skate frame without again requiring any modification of the skate frame, so that a light is provided for the roller skate for use at night or for decorative purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobbie L. Wickman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C17/00; A63C17/26; A63C2203/00; A63C2203/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A light assembly for a roller skate having a skate frame with a toe stop member and threaded bolt for securing the toe stop member to the under front portion of the skate frame ahead of the front skate wheels, said light assembly including, in combination: (a) an integral disc member having a radially outwardly extending strip portion twisted through a given angle and thence curved about an axis to define a concave shaped cradle; (b) a lightbulb and reflector structure supported in a generally cylindrical body dimensioned to be received and secured in said cradle, said disc having a central opening so that it can be sandwiched between said toe stop and under front portion of said skate frame with said threaded bolt passing through said disc to thereby secure the disc to the skate frame, said given angle of twisting of said strip portion being such that the axis of said cradle and cylindrical body supported therein is generally horizontal when said skate is level; and, (c) battery means for energizing said light bulb to thereby provide a light for said roller skate which can be secured to and removed from said roller skate without having to make any alterations in the structure of said roller skate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A light assembly for a roller skate having a skate frame with a toe stop member and threaded bolt for securing the toe stop member to the under front portion of the skate frame ahead of the front skate wheels, said light assembly including, in combination: (a) an integral disc member having a radially outwardly extending strip portion twisted through a given angle and thence curved about an axis to define a concave shaped cradle; (b) a lightbulb and reflector structure supported in a generally cylindrical body dimensioned to be received and secured in said cradle, said disc having a central opening so that it can be sandwiched between said toe stop and under front portion of said skate frame with said threaded bolt passing through said disc to thereby secure the disc to the skate frame, said given angle of twisting of said strip portion being such that the axis of said cradle and cylindrical body supported therein is generally horizontal when said skate is level; and, (c) battery means for energizing said light bulb to thereby provide a light for said roller skate which can be secured to and removed from said roller skate without having to make any alterations in the structure of said roller skate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A light assembly for a roller skate according to claim 1, in which said disc includes three locating projections arranged to register with corresponding depressions normally provided on said toe stop so that said disc is consistently oriented when secured between said toe stop and said skate frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A light assembly for a roller skate according to claim 1, in which said battery means includes a battery tray; dry cell batteries carried in said tray; wire leads connecting said batteries to said light bulb; switch means in one of said leads for energizing and de-energizing said light bulb; and means for securing said tray to the underside of said skate frame between the front and rear wheels of the roller skate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A light assembly according to claim 3, in which said means for securing said tray to the underside of said skate frame includes upwardly extending side walls on said tray terminating in inwardly directed top edges dimensioned to snap over opposite side edges of said skate frame to thereby support said tray, said switch means being secured to a side portion of said tray for manual operation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |